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The eCitaro G for Duisburg: latest battery technology and pantograph Daimler Buses delivers buses and infrastructure from a single source Convenient and safe equipment in equal measure, with an eye on passengers with restricted mobility DVG: a transport company steeped in tradition boasting cutting-edge services Mannheim / Duisburg – Today, Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) put into operation seven Mercedes-Benz…

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  • The eCitaro G for Duisburg: latest battery technology and pantograph
  • Daimler Buses delivers buses and infrastructure from a single source
  • Convenient and safe equipment in equal measure, with an eye on passengers with restricted mobility
  • DVG: a transport company steeped in tradition boasting cutting-edge services

Mannheim / Duisburg – Today, Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) put into operation seven Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses in the presence of Ina Brandes, the North Rhine-Westphalia Transport Minister, Ronald R.F. Lünser, Chairman of the Board of Management of Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) , Sören Link, Mayor of the City of Duisburg and DVG Board of Management members Marcus Wittig (Chair) and Andreas Gutschek (Technology). With the locally zero-emission and silent articulated buses, the transport company will fully electrify its downtown route 934. Within the framework of the order, Daimler Buses as the general contractor will also supply the necessary infrastructure in addition to the articulated buses. 

eCitaro G for Duisburg: the latest battery technology and pantograph

The seven DVG eCitaro G buses have a carefully selected technology. Ten high-performance high-voltage battery assemblies with a total capacity of 330 kWh ensure an adequate range. The rechargeable batteries are based on the latest generation of lithium-ion batteries (NMC2) with increased energy density. The buses can be charged either via a plug or a pantograph (extendable current collector) on the front section of the bus. Charging will take place at the DVG depot.

Daimler Buses delivers buses and infrastructure from a single source

In order to make it easier for transport companies to switch to electric mobility, Daimler Buses can also supply the necessary infrastructure in addition to the buses as part of a turnkey solution. In Duisburg, as part of a prime contractorship, this includes seven stationary chargers with contact hoods in the depot as well as two pantograph charging stations outdoors as well as a mobile charger. The scope of services also includes planning, project development and construction of the necessary power supply infrastructure as well as the associated construction measures. Omniplus protects the electric articulated buses with an eService maintenance contract. Charging processes are monitored and controlled using software developed by partner company IVU Traffic Technologies, which has been implemented in joint coordination at DVG. In addition, the charging management system is also connected to the Daimler Buses data interface, with which real-time data from the operation of the electric buses is sent directly to the charging management system via the Daimler Buses Cloud.

Convenient and safe equipment in equal measure, with an eye on passengers with restricted mobility

The equipment of the fully air-conditioned, three-door articulated buses is also impressive. A welcoming interior with a wood look floor is the first thing passengers see. Seat cushion and backrest of the Mercedes-Benz City Star Function seating are upholstered in fabric. Grab bars and handrails are highly visible thanks to their signal red paintwork. Yellow floor covering marks the entrance areas to the buses' three doors.

DVG pays particular attention to passengers with restricted mobility. This is evident from the two special-purpose areas on the left and right for wheelchairs and strollers around door two. It even includes fastening straps for walking aids. Folding seats are designed to add passenger capacity in these areas. Two TFT screens provide information to the passengers.

The driver cockpit is also conveniently equipped with separate climate control, a seat with electric lumbar support and an electrically adjustable inside rearview mirror, among other things. A driver’s cab door with partition across the entire width of the door demonstrates safety. The equipment of the articulated buses with Preventive Brake Assist active braking assistant and the Sideguard Assist turning assistant as well as a reversing camera represents a completely different kind of safety. Six cameras monitor the interior. 

DVG: a transportation company steeped in tradition with cutting-edge services

Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG), including its predecessor companies, has been operating local public transportation in the city of Duisburg for more than 135 years. Half a million people live in the catchment area. Around 53 million passengers travel on 101 buses and 57 trams every year. The route network covers 501.5 kilometers, on which DVG operates 43 bus routes with a length of almost 450 kilometers, three tram lines and one light rail line. It serves a total of 735 bus and tram stops. The bus fleet predominantly relies on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro.

A year ago, DVG significantly expanded its range of services. Since then, passengers have benefited from 42 bus routes instead of the previous 30, better connections in an optimized network and for the first time, non-stop night-time services. Key components of the changeover are more direct connections between city districts, newly designed circular routes and six night express routes.

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Caption Rüdiger Kappel, Head of Fleets and Authorities at Daimler Truck AG (centre), today handed over seven eCitaro to Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG. The symbolic key was awarded to Andreas Gutschek, DVG Board Member for Technology (left in the picture) and Dieter Lieske, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (right in the picture).
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Caption The ten powerful lithium-ion batteries (NMC2) are charged either by plug or by means of a pantograph on the front end.
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Caption f. l. t. r.: In the presence of Dieter Lieske, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG, Andreas Gutschek, DVG Board Member for Technology, Ina Brandes, Minister of Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia, Sören Link, Lord Mayor of the City of Duisburg and Ronald R.F. Lünser, Spokesman of the Board of Management of verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR), put seven Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G into service.
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Nada Filipovic
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